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Team India faced a big setback on day 1 of the 4th Test against England at Manchester. Star wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant was retired hurt due to injury in his right foot during the first inning of the Test match of ongoing Andarson and Tendulkar Trophy.
Pant was looking in great touch during the innings, smashing 37 runs off just 48 balls. The disaster happened when he tried a reverse sweep off English bowler Chris Woakes. He missed the shot completely, and the ball hit his right foot with force. Pant immediately experienced signs of discomfort with visible swelling, bleeding, and he was not able to stand on his foot.
Immediate Medical Response:
Medical staff came quickly to the ground and monitored the situation. He was taken off the field in an ambulance cart for the scan. Report suggests a possible metatarsal fracture. through extract nature of the injury will be clar after complete medical assesment.
Official update from BCCI.
The BCCI confirmed that Pant was under observation and that the medical teams are closely monitoring him.
Dhruv Jurel is likely to replace him.
With Pant likely to miss the rest of the day of the Test match, Jurel may play the Test as a substitute Wicketkeeper, but he can’t bat according to the rules of ICC. Pant has been one of India’s top performers in the series, making this injury a big concern. According to some former cricketers Pant might miss this Test match. Jurel has already done the wicketkeeping job well during the 3rd Test of this series.
Everyone hoping for fast recovery of Pant now. Team india need to regroup now without pant. This match is very important for India for this Test series point of view.
